BRANDIN
ECHOLS
#26 -
CB
5 comb tck in last 2 games
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
5’10’’,
175 lbs
Experience
3
years
Debut
Sep 12, 2021
Born
Oct 16, 1997
(27 yrs)
Memphis, Tennessee
Hometown
Memphis, Tennessee
Drafted
Drafted by NY Jets in 2021 (6/200).
College
Kentucky
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-12 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a two-year contract.
|
| 2023-09-12 |
Activated from the reserve/suspended list by the New York Jets.
|
| 2023-05-25 |
Suspended by the NFL for 1 game.
|
| 2021-12-11 |
Activated from the reserve/injured; designated for return list by the New York Jets.
|
| 2021-12-08 |
Thigh injury, reserve/injured; designated for return list.
|
News
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Rotowire
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Echols and the Steelers agreed on a two-year contract Friday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Scouting Report
The slim but speedy cornerback has the frame, leaping ability and ball skills to challenge throws as long as he is in good position. He shows flashes of ball-hawking ability (he ran back a pick-six as an NFL rookie). However, his slender body can make him vulnerable to being exploited by big wide receivers and pushed around in run support.
Long Range Potential: Speedy depth cornerback.
